Bus driver in China saves passengers before losing consciousness

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A Chinese bus driver who suddenly became seriously ill managed to save his passengers moments before he lost consciousness on January 7.

The incident occurred in Nanchong, Sichuan Province when driver Gou Yanwu began to struggle behind the wheel while shuttling 20 passengers, before suddenly stopping his coach on the roadside and passing out at the wheel, 163 News reports.

The grateful and worried passengers immediately called the police while going to great lengths to save the driver's life.

However, despite their best efforts the unfortunate driver died in hospital from a brain haemorrhage the next day.